The study of volcanoes, or Volcanology,
includes many odd terms.
How do you know?
- caldera
- vesicularity
- pahoehoe
- lahar
There are many different types of volcanic eruptuions and
landforms. They can be classified according to the degree
of "explosiveness" and the height of the eruption column:
Investigate each type by clicking on a picture
Volcano Web :
Volcano Terminology
created by Lorrie Lava,
[email protected]
Volcanic Studies,
Big University
last modified: April 1, 1995
URL:
http://www.bigu.edu/web/term.html